Bennett Archambault papers
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises a report of the Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD) activities in the European Theater from March 1941 through from July 1945, submitted by Bennett Archambault, Head of OSRD London Mission. The report consists of fifteen parts and two appendices.
Dates
- 1941 - 1945
Creator
- Archambault, Bennett (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical Note
Bennet Archambault, earned an S.B. degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and later served on the MIT Corporation. During World War II, he was in Head of the OSRD London Mission (responsible for activities in the European Theater) The Office of Scientific Research and Development was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to develop advanced military equipment and weapons.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box and 1 half manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
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Processing Information note
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- Archambault, Bennett
- Naval research Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Archambault, Bennett (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Papers of Bennett Archambault
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021 October 27: Edited by Lana Mason for compliance with DACS single-level optimum requirements.
Repository Details
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